Thorpe Hall Primary School · London, London
Site
Services Officer | Opossum Federation
Based in
Waltham Forest. The successful candidate will be assigned a primary base in
either the North or South of the borough, with a remit to provide strategic
support across the Federation’s sites (Dawlish, Newport, Oakhill, and Thorpe
Hall). A flexible approach to location is essential to support wider school
projects and operational cover.
Salary: £32,535 (Scale 5, Spine Points 12–16)
Contract: Permanent, All Year Round | 36 Hours
Per Week
Start Date: ASAP
The Opossum
Federation is seeking to appoint a dedicated and proactive Site Services
Officer to oversee the operational safety and physical environment of our
primary school sites. This is a pivotal role within our federation, ensuring
that our facilities provide a secure, inspiring, and high-quality learning
environment for all pupils and staff.
As a key member
of the site team, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance,
security, and health and safety compliance across our four schools. This role
offers the opportunity to contribute directly to the safeguarding culture of
our diverse educational community.
Key
responsibilities:
Estate Management: Executing routine maintenance,
seasonal repairs, and ensuring the general upkeep of school buildings and
grounds.
Operational Security: Ensuring sites are secure and
accessible for daily operations.
Health & Safety: Monitoring and maintaining a safe
environment in accordance with statutory requirements and school policies.
Team Leadership: Supporting the cleaning team to
ensure consistently high standards of hygiene and presentation.
Stakeholder Liaison: Communicating effectively with
school leadership, contractors, and external visitors to support school
events and operational needs.
The successful
candidate will demonstrate a disciplined approach to facility management and a
commitment to the well-being of the school community. We are looking for:
Proven experience in building
maintenance or caretaking, ideally within an educational or public-sector
setting.
The ability to work independently,
manage competing priorities under pressure, and meet strict deadlines.
Strong verbal and written
communication skills to liaise with diverse stakeholders.
A flexible approach to working
hours, with the capacity to work staggered shifts between 7:00 am and 6:30
pm.
A firm commitment to the
Federation’s safeguarding and data protection protocols.
To apply:
To learn more
about this role and the Opossum Federation’s mission, please visit our website:
https://www.newport.waltham.sch.uk/
To Apply: Please submit your completed
application form to Chloe Foulger at hr@opossumed.org.
Please note:
Only applications submitted on the official school form will be c